Senior Manager - Corporate Strategy (f/m/x)

Do you want to lead high-impact corporate strategy projects across ZEISS?

The Strategic Corporate Development department supports the development of ZEISS through strategic projects in all areas of the ZEISS Group (business units, corporate functions and country organisations). The experienced team brings in diverse perspectives from various industries and promotes a culture of creative exchange. With fresh ideas and innovative approaches, the team contributes to achieving the strategic goals of ZEISS and responding to the challenges of the future.

As a team, we advise top management on questions such as: What does the optimal strategy process look like? How do we best design operating models? Which structure should our country organisations have?

Your role

Drive high-impact corporate strategy programmes and serve as a proactive problem-solving partner

Identify and understand the key business drivers and challenges facing the ZEISS Group and support the ZEISS group strategy process

Structure complex programs in multi-stakeholder settings, shaping project strategies and approaches

Lead cross-functional project teams, including external partners, for initiatives of group-wide significance

Take ownership of key strategic topics such as portfolio management

Communicate effectively with stakeholders at all organizational levels, including the Executive Board, and confidently present your recommendations

Your profile

A degree with excellent grades in natural sciences, engineering or business

At least 4 years’ experience in top management consulting, corporate strategy, or similar fast-paced strategy roles leading project teams

Strong problem-solving skills, results-orientation, project/programme management, and communication skills

Outstanding analytical competence, strategic and outside-the-box thinking

Enjoy working in an agile way in networked, diverse, and interdisciplinary teams and passion for innovation and enthusiasm for new technologies

Fluent English skills, German is a plus

Become part of the fast, dynamic team and actively shape the future of corporate strategy at ZEISS!

Your ZEISS Recruiting Team:Anne Sophie Günther, Carina-Rachele Germano, Melike Bostanci